Helio joins with Buzz'd for location-based bar tips

Helio has teamed up with “location-based arts and entertainment” firm Buzz’d to give its data-savvy users real-time reviews and info on the bars, clubs and restaurants near where they are. The service covers most of the major US cities and comes with editorial input from the likes of Flavorpill, TimeOut New York, and CitySearch.

As well as restaurants and the like, there will be events updates with pricing and news, so bored clubgoers can keep each other updated on the latest hotspots. The service will work on a membership basis, with Buzz’d users able to post their own reviews and ratings and find and message other members.

This is the sort of services that should receive a shot in the arm once GPS is more mainstream, especially when a ‘find my friends’ location-based service can show you on a map which pub or bar your mates are in.